Business setup
The right structure saves cost and trouble later. We compare free zone, mainland and offshore options against how you plan to trade, then guide you through licensing and opening.
What we cover
- Jurisdiction and licence advice
- Free zone, mainland and offshore formation
- Bank account opening assistance
- Ultimate beneficial owner filings
- Document attestation coordination
- Business valuation
Who needs this
Founders choosing where to license a company, foreign owners entering the UAE market and existing companies adding a branch or activity.
How the work runs
Discuss activity, budget and ownership goals
Compare jurisdictions and issue a written recommendation
Prepare and submit licence and formation documents
Support bank account opening and first filings
What you receive
- Jurisdiction comparison with costs
- Licence and formation documents
- Guidance on tax, VAT and audit duties after setup
Documents we will ask for
- Passport copies of owners and managers
- Proof of address
- Proposed company names and activities
- Existing company documents for foreign shareholders
- Business plan or activity description
Mistakes we help you avoid
- Choosing a jurisdiction on licence price alone
- Selecting activities that do not match how you really trade
- Forgetting audit, VAT and tax duties after licensing
Questions
Do I need a local partner?
Ownership rules depend on the activity and the jurisdiction, and they have changed in recent years. We check the current position for your activity before you commit.
Other services
Audit and assurance
Statutory, internal and special purpose audits that stand up to regulators and lenders.
View serviceFree zone audit and compliance
Audited accounts and filings for free zone licence renewals.
View serviceAccounting and bookkeeping
Monthly books, reconciliations and management reports you can read.
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Registration, returns and reviews aligned with the Federal Tax Authority.
View serviceCorporate tax
Registration, computation, filing and free zone status planning.
View serviceCompany liquidation
A planned exit: final accounts, clearances and licence cancellation.
View serviceTechnology and systems
Accounting software, dashboards and custom tools for finance teams.
View serviceTell us what you need
A first consultation is free. We will outline the scope and fee in writing before any work starts.